Things to do in Lima

Planning questions about Lima

What are the best things to do in Lima?

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting is the highest ranked experience in Lima, scoring 98 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 868 traveler reviews. The Complete Lima Experience: History, Culture & Flavors, #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!, Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour, Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast round out the top five. Outty ranks 120 bookable experiences in Lima, Peru, and 21 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Lima cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Lima is $59 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $7 on Private taxi transfer: Lima Jorge Chávez Airport – Safe. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Lima for today?

Yes. 120 of the 120 experiences we rank in Lima currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Lima good for families?

Yes. 6 of the experiences we rank in Lima are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Lima?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

When is the best time to visit Lima?

Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

Can I cancel a booking in Lima?

120 of the 120 experiences we rank in Lima offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Lima gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Lima so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.